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How We Lie to Ourselves
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clara.english.0001 posted on 2017/03/06Ever wonder why we sometimes tell ourselves little white lies? This video dives into the fascinating psychology of self-deception and defense mechanisms, helping you understand those hidden truths about yourself. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and learn practical ways to recognize these patterns in your daily life!
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distraction
US /dɪˈstrækʃən/
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UK /dɪˈstrækʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something drawing your attention away from
- Enjoyable thing to help you forget your problems
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US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈwɛlmd/
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UK /ˌəʊ.vəˈwɛlmd/
- Transitive Verb
- To defeat something or someone completely
- To affect someone emotionally in a strong way
- Adjective
- Feeling like you have so much to do that you can't even get started.
- Feeling like you are unable to cope with something
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US /dɪˈprɛʃən/
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UK /dɪ'preʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Medical condition of a lack of vitality
- Period of unemployment and low economic activity
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More acquire
US /əˈkwaɪr/
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UK /ə'kwaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To get or earn something by thinking or working
- To develop or learn a skill, habit, or quality.
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